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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which other name is mentioned within the prologue, in addition to the person to whom it is addressed?
(a) Marion.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Lisa.
(d) Mabel.

2. Tom is making coffee in Chapter 13 when he sees a man outside near what part of Tom's property?
(a) His swimming pool.
(b) His garage.
(c) His tool shed.
(d) His gas meter.

3. It is revealed in Chapter 5 that Tom refuses to take what action in front of his son Jake?
(a) To laugh.
(b) To kiss a woman other than Jake's mother.
(c) To lie.
(d) To cry.

4. In Chapter 17, Jake gets moved to what color on the discipline chart on his very first day of school?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

5. How old is Neil?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, when Tom hears Jake talking to someone, who does Jake say it is?

2. Across what type of feature is the predator in Chapter 1 tracking the little boy named Neil?

3. Whose perspective of events is portrayed within Chapter 16?

4. When Chapter 10 presents narration from Pete's perspective, how many years has it been since Tony Smith's murder?

5. The predator featured in Chapter 1 watches Neil throw rocks at what type of object?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jake tell his father Tom in Chapter 11 that convinces Tom to honor the boy's request to sleep in his father's bed?

2. What does Jake do when Tom asks if he wants to say goodbye at the end of Chapter 4?

3. Whose courage does Pete admire in Chapter 12 when he reflects upon the capture of Frank Carter?

4. How did Jake learn about the death of his mother, Rebecca?

5. What is the significance of the line, "If you leave a door half open" (12)?

6. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Pete is a determined man.

7. In what way does the final line of Chapter 1 refer back to the novel's title and why?

8. At what point in the investigation of Neil Spencer's disappearance does Pete get officially involved?

9. With what sentiment does the writer of the prologue end his address to his son Jake?

10. What piece of information does Mrs. Spencer remember and tell Amanda that causes Amanda to race to meet with Colin, her superior?

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